Renovation of your home in Struer.
Struer is a small West Jutland harbour town at the Limfjord with just under 22,000 inhabitants. The town is internationally known as the home of B&O — Bang & Olufsen — and the design and engineering DNA still permeates the local community. The municipality is characterised by detached houses and a quiet housing market with moderate prices and good space.
Struer in brief — context for your renovation.
music_noteB&O and the design heritage
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer and has offices and production in the municipality. The heritage shapes the town and creates pride in quality design and craftsmanship — a culture that rubs off on housing culture.
waterThe Limfjord and open landscape
Struer Municipality borders the Limfjord and Thyholm. The open, nature-rich landscape offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities and access to the water — an important attraction for newcomers and older homeowners.
homeDetached house municipality with high vacancy
56% of homes are detached houses and farmhouses. With a vacancy rate of 10.3%, the market is more relaxed than in the major cities — this gives buyers negotiating power and means renovation investments should be planned carefully.
Your housing type.
Detached house and farmhouse from 1960–1990
57% of homes in Struer — approx. 6,900 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
The detached house dominates Struer Municipality. The typical home is from the 1960s–80s in brick or with timber cladding — many with a garden overlooking the Limfjord landscape. Prices are West Jutland: 5–10% below the national average, but renovations can still yield good value increases on resale.
What's typical?
- — Brick or timber-clad exterior walls
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles
- — District heating from Struer Forsyning (town) or oil/heat pump (rural)
- — Garden 600–1,000 m²
- — Garage or carport
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation in houses from the 1960s–70s
- — Worn roof covering
- — Outdated bathroom and kitchen
- — Older oil boiler in rural areas
Typical costs
New concrete tile roof
80,000–185,000 kr
West Jutland tradesperson prices are 5–10% below the national average. Always get 3 quotes. . Source: Bolius
Energy windows (per window)
4,000–8,000 kr
Installed energy window. West Jutland prices. . Source: Bolius
New bathroom
80,000–200,000 kr
Full renovation including plumbing. West Jutland is slightly cheaper than Aarhus level. . Source: Bolius
Loft insulation
15,000–40,000 kr
Loose fill or mineral wool. Quickly recouped through heating savings. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Roof replacement with same material
- — Extension under 50 m²
- — Interior renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extension over 50 m²
- — Facade changes
- — Loft conversion
Flat from 1960–1980
25% of homes in Struer — approx. 2,800 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Multi-storey buildings primarily in Struer town. A number are social housing. Connected to district heating from Struer Forsyning.
What's typical?
- — 3–5 storeys in brick
- — District heating
- — Shared installations
Common weaknesses
- — Outdated plumbing
- — Insufficient insulation
- — Flat roofs with leaks
Typical costs
Facade renovation with insulation
1,200–2,200 kr/m²
Including new surface finish. West Jutland prices. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior flat renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Facade renovations
- — Flat roof renovations
Terraced house from 1970–1990
11% of homes in Struer — approx. 1,260 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses primarily in Struer town and Hurup. Brick-built, typically single-storey with carport. District heating or individual heating.
What's typical?
- — Brick terraced houses in one storey
- — Pitched roof
- — District heating or heat pump
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation
- — Older windows and doors
Typical costs
Energy renovation terraced house
170,000–370,000 kr
Roof, windows and insulation. West Jutland prices. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extension and facade changes
Local conditions in Struer.
local_fire_department District heating — Struer Forsyning
Struer Forsyning supplies district heating to Struer town. Outside the supply area — especially in rural areas and Thyholm — oil boilers and air-to-air heat pumps are common. Converting to a heat pump is relevant here.
account_balance Heritage value
Struer has relatively few heritage-rated buildings. If your property is registered, the usual rules on facade treatment and window replacement apply.
Look up your address at the Danish Heritage Agency's FBB register
assignment Building permit in Struer
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on Struer Municipality's website. Interior alterations in a single-family house normally do not require a permit.
savings Grants for energy renovation
Grants for energy renovation via Sparenergi.dk. Also check whether Struer Forsyning has local energy-saving offers.
Struer in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
10.3% vacancy rate
Listed buildings
Source: Danish Heritage Agency FBB
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
29,941 tonnes CO₂
Transport
31,376 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
1,274 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
65,142 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
7,258 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
339 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Struer.
With a vacancy rate of 10.3%, the market is relatively relaxed. Well-planned renovations — especially energy improvements and bathroom — can increase value, but plan realistically and avoid over-investing relative to the neighbourhood's price level.
Yes, Struer Forsyning supplies district heating to Struer town. In rural areas, oil and heat pumps are more common. Check struerforsyning.dk for connection information.
West Jutland tradesperson prices are typically 5–10% below the national average. This gives relatively affordable prices, but always get 3 quotes and plan 2–4 months ahead.
Extensions under 50 m² to existing single-family houses normally do not require a building permit, but must be notified. Check Struer Municipality's website and Byg & Miljø for current rules.
Typically: loft insulation, energy windows, new bathroom and possibly switching from an oil boiler to a heat pump. With low energy prices via district heating in towns, the savings are good.
Next steps.
District heating from Struer Forsyning
District heating for Struer town. Learn about connection and savings.
assignmentBuilding permits in Struer
What can you do without a permit, and what requires approval?
energy_savings_leafEnergy renovation — grants and options
Get an overview of grants for insulation, windows and heat pumps.
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